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2019 Kia Niro EV crossover utility makes North American debut at LA Auto Show

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Kia Motors Corporation sources EV, HEV, and PHEV batteries from multiple global suppliers. First to arrive in 2016 was the hybrid, then in 2017 the Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and now a fully-electric powertrain. The Level 2 (240v) at 7.2 kWh charger needs approximately 9.5 hours for a full charge.

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Roland Berger and fka Index: China to dominate EV market and industry in foreseeable future

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The index assess the relative competitive position of the seven leading automotive nations (Germany, France, Italy, the US, Japan, China and South Korea) on the basis of three key indicators: technology; industry; and market. Plug-in vehicles have a lesser electric range and a lower electrical top-speed than pure BEVs.

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Jeep to introduce four electric SUVs in N America and Europe by end of 2025

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As part of an ongoing comprehensive product plan, 50% of Jeep brand sales in the US will be fully electric by 2030, while 100% of European sales will be all-electric by then. All-electric Wagoneer. Code-named Wagoneer S, this fully electric vehicle will continue to expand the brand’s presence in the premium SUV segment.

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Kia unveils EV6 electric crossover; on-sale in H2 2021

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The EV6 is the first dedicated BEV produced by Kia using the all-new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), and forms the first part of Kia’s transition to the new era of electrification. The EV6 will be produced in South Korea. million units for these eco-friendly models. kWh) and standard-range (58.0

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Kia introduces 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle, Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid at Chicago

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Applying lessons learned through development of two generations of Optima Hybrids as well as the fully electric Soul EV, Kia engineers designed the Niro’s regenerative system to seamlessly blend in hydraulic friction braking. The 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) is Kia’s first PHEV. The Optima PHEV features a 9.8

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Fuel-cell Honda CR-V review, Genesis GV60 test, Fisker Ocean price cut: The Week in Reverse

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Which automaker outlined an all-of-the-above electrified approach for the near future, including hybrids, PHEVs, and a 3-row electric SUV? Which luxury brand teased radiant cabin heat for a future electric SUV? And that’s for China-built versions; those assembled in South Korea will arrive a bit later.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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It is important to realize that a fuel cell car is actually an electric car. The Honda FCX Clarity FCEV and the Toyota Mirai FCEV, both use an electric drive motor and a battery pack. So, fuel cell cars have some of the advantages of pure fully electric cars.